Shampoo Compositions with Increased Deposition of Polyacrylate Microcapsules

ABSTRACT

A shampoo composition that increases the deposition and retention of benefit agent containing polyacrylate microcapsules onto hair during the cleansing process. The shampoo composition is based on the combination of anionic charged polyacrylate microcapsules, cationic deposition polymers, detersive surfactant, and a carrier.

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application Ser.No. 61/472,898 filed Apr. 7, 2011.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to shampoo compositions containingpolyacrylate microcapsules, wherein the polyacrylate microcapsules haveincreased deposition onto hair.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Many of the shampoo products in the market today work to deliverbenefits to hair by depositing benefit agents such as perfumes,silicones, dyes, and anti-dandruff agents onto the hair during washing.As a result, there is a desire to maximize the effectiveness of suchbenefit agents by increasing their delivery and retention onto hair. Onemethod of achieving this objective is to encapsulate such benefit agentsin microcapsules. While these microcapsules are able to encapsulate awide variety of benefit agents and deliver them to hair, they are stilloften washed off of the hair before their benefit can be fully realized.Consumers today desire shampoo compositions that deposit and retainencapsulated benefit agents on the hair and the scalp, even after therinsing process is complete.

However, obtaining good deposition of microcapsules onto hair duringcleansing is further complicated by the action of detersive surfactantsin shampoo. Detersive surfactants are designed to carry away oil,grease, and dirt from the hair and scalp, but can also interfere withthe deposition of the encapsulated benefit agents. When microcapsulesare washed away, relatively high levels of encapsulated benefit agentsmay be needed in the shampoo composition to deliver the consumer desiredbenefit.

Accordingly, there is a need for a shampoo composition that provides anincreased deposition of encapsulated benefit agents onto the hair. Inaddition, there is a need for a polymer system that associates withmicrocapsule surfaces, and that when sheared, allows the encapsulatedbenefit agents to be released. Furthermore, there is a need for ashampoo composition that provides an increased retention of encapsulatedbenefit agents onto the hair during the rinse-off process.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

A shampoo composition for cleansing a substrate, comprising: from about0.001% to about 10% of an anionic charged polyacrylate microcapsule;from about 0.01% to about 2% of a cationic deposition polymer; fromabout 2% to about 25% of a detersive surfactant; and a carrier.

A method of making a shampoo composition, wherein the composition isformed by a process comprising the steps of: coating a polyacrylatemicrocapsule with an anionic emulsifier to form an anionic polyacrylatemicrocapsule; combining the anionic polyacrylate microcapsule with acationic deposition polymer to form a premix; adding the premix to adetersive composition comprising surfactant and a carrier.

A method of making a shampoo composition, wherein the composition isformed by a process comprising the steps of: coating a polyacrylatemicrocapsule with an anionic emulsifier to form an anionic polyacrylatemicrocapsule; combining the anionic polyacrylate microcapsule with acationic deposition polymer to form a premix; adding the premix to ananionic surfactant; adding the resulting composition of step (c) to adetersive composition comprising surfactant and a carrier.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

In all embodiments of the present invention, all percentages are byweight of the total composition, unless specifically stated otherwise.All ratios are weight ratios, unless specifically stated otherwise. Allranges are inclusive and combinable. The number of significant digitsconveys neither a limitation on the indicated amounts nor on theaccuracy of the measurements. All numerical amounts are understood to bemodified by the word “about” unless otherwise specifically indicated.Unless otherwise indicated, all measurements are understood to be madeat 25° C. and at ambient conditions, where “ambient conditions” meansconditions under about one atmosphere of pressure and at about 50%relative humidity. All such weights as they pertain to listedingredients are based on the active level and do not include carriers orby-products that may be included in commercially available materials,unless otherwise specified.

Definitions

As used herein, the term “personal care composition” includes, unlessotherwise indicated, any personal care composition that can be appliedto the keratinaceous surfaces of the body including the skin and/orhair. The personal cleansing compositions can be, for example,formulated as shampoos, hair tonics, hair colorants, sprays, moussesand/or other styling products.

As used herein, the term “fluid” includes liquids and gels.

As used herein, the terms “microcapsule,” “encapsulated benefit agents,”and “solid particulates,” refers to polyacrylate microcapsules.

As used herein, the term “premix” refers to the combination of anionicpolyacrylate microcapsules with cationic deposition polymers.

As used herein, the term “shampoo composition” refers to the combinationof detersive surfactant and carrier.

As used herein, the articles including “a” and “an” when used in aclaim, are understood to mean one or more of what is claimed ordescribed.

As used herein, the terms “include,” “includes,” and “including,” aremeant to be non-limiting.

The test methods disclosed in the Test Methods Section of the presentapplication should be used to determine the respective values of theparameters of Applicants' inventions.

Unless otherwise noted, all component or composition levels are inreference to the active portion of that component or composition, andare exclusive of impurities, for example, residual solvents orby-products, which may be present in commercially available sources ofsuch components or compositions.

All percentages and ratios are calculated by weight unless otherwiseindicated. All percentages and ratios are calculated based on the totalcomposition unless otherwise indicated.

It should be understood that every maximum numerical limitation giventhroughout this specification includes every lower numerical limitation,as if such lower numerical limitations were expressly written herein.Every minimum numerical limitation given throughout this specificationwill include every higher numerical limitation, as if such highernumerical limitations were expressly written herein. Every numericalrange given throughout this specification will include every narrowernumerical range that falls within such broader numerical range, as ifsuch narrower numerical ranges were all expressly written herein.

Benefits of Anionic Polyacrylate Microcapsules

Consumers desire a shampoo that deposits and retains encapsulatedbenefit agents onto their hair and scalp during the cleansing process.Traditionally, a variety of approaches have been employed to improvedeposition of microcapsules, including (1) using specific blockcopolymers to covalently bind to the microcapsules, and (2) usingcationic water soluble polymers to coat the microcapsules in order toincrease the affinity of the microcapsules to the substrate of interest.However, it is desired to have improved deposition over the traditionalapproaches.

It has been surprisingly found that a synergy exists between anionicemulsifiers and polyacrylate microcapsules, resulting in anionicpolyacrylate microcapsules. When such anionic microcapsules are mixedwith certain cationic deposition polymers, microstructures are formed atthe surface of the anionic polyacrylate. Such anionic microstructuresdisplay high viscoelasticity, remain in tact even upon dilution duringcleansing, and display strong adhesion to keratinaceous hair surfaces.Combined with shampoo, these properties result in improved deliveryefficiency of the encapsulated benefit agents to hair.

It is believed that the shampoo compositions comprising anionicpolyacrylate microcapsules, along with specific cationic depositionpolymers, delivers a higher deposition rate than shampoos containingnon-anionic polyacrylates. In addition, anionic polyacrylatemicrocapsules with specific cationic deposition polymers also have ahigher retention rate on hair even in the presence of detersivesurfactants and carriers found in shampoo compositions. Applicantssurprising discovery of adding anionic emulsifier to microcapsules toform anionic microcapsules can be accomplished by either: (1) adding theanionic emulsifier to an already formed microcapsule or (2) allowing theanionic emulsifier to associate with the microcapsule surface during themicrocapsule making process. Once formed, the anionic polyacrylatemicrocapsules are combined with the specific cationic polymer(s) chosento form a premix for addition to an anionic surfactant containingshampoo composition.

Anionic Emulsifier

The addition of an anionic emulsifier forms a microstructure with aspecified cationic deposition polymer at the external surface of themicrocapsules, i.e., the anionic emulsifier is at least a part of theexternal surface of the microcapsules, or is physically or chemicallybound to the external surface of the microcapsules. Such physicalbindings include, for example, hydrogen bonding, ionic interactions,hydrophobic interactions, and electron transfer interactions. Suchchemical bindings include, for example, covalent bindings such ascovalent grafting and crosslinking.

The anionic emulsifier is present at a level by weight of from about0.1% to about 40%, from about 0.5% to about 10%, or from about 0.5% toabout 5%, by weight of the polyacrylate microcapsule.

A variety of anionic emulsifiers can be used in the shampoo compositionof the present invention as described below. The anionic emulsifiersinclude, by way of illustrating and not limitation, water-soluble saltsof alkyl sulfates, alkyl ether sulfates, alkyl isothionates, alkylcarboxylates, alkyl sulfosuccinates, alkyl succinamates, alkyl sulfatesalts such as sodium dodecyl sulfate, alkyl sarcosinates, alkylderivatives of protein hydrolyzates, acyl aspartates, alkyl or alkylether or alkylaryl ether phosphate esters, sodium dodecyl sulphate,phospholipids or lecithin, or soaps, sodium, potassium or ammoniumstearate, oleate or palmitate, alkylarylsulfonic acid salts such assodium dodecylbenzenesulfonate, sodium dialkylsulfosuccinates, dioctylsulfosuccinate, sodium dilaurylsulfosuccinate, poly(styrene sulfonate)sodium salt, isobutylene-maleic anhydride copolymer, gum arabic, sodiumalginate, carboxymethylcellulose, cellulose sulfate and pectin,poly(styrene sulfonate), isobutylene-maleic anhydride copolymer, gumarabic, carrageenan, sodium alginate, pectic acid, tragacanth gum,almond gum and agar; semi-synthetic polymers such as carboxymethylcellulose, sulfated cellulose, sulfated methylcellulose, carboxymethylstarch, phosphated starch, lignin sulfonic acid; and synthetic polymerssuch as maleic anhydride copolymers (including hydrolyzates thereof),polyacrylic acid, polymethacrylic acid, acrylic acid butyl acrylatecopolymer or crotonic acid homopolymers and copolymers,vinylbenzenesulfonic acid or 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropanesulfonic acidhomopolymers and copolymers, and partial amide or partial ester of suchpolymers and copolymers, carboxymodified polyvinyl alcohol, sulfonicacid-modified polyvinyl alcohol and phosphoric acid-modified polyvinylalcohol, phosphated or sulfated tristyrylphenol ethoxylates.

In addition, it is desirable to use anionic emulsifiers that haveacrylate functionality since these can be covalently linked to the shellportion of the polyacrylate microcapsules during the microcapsule makingprocess. Anionic emulsifiers useful herein include, but aren't limitedto: poly(meth)acrylic acid; copolymers of (meth)acrylic acids and its(meth)acrylates with C1-22 alkyl, C1-C8 alkyl, butyl; copolymers of(meth)acrylic acids and (meth)acrylamide; Carboxyvinylpolymer; acrylatecopolymers such as Acrylate/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Acrylicacid/vinyl ester copolymer/Acrylates/Vinyl Isodecanoate crosspolymer,Acrylates/Palmeth-25 Acrylate copolymer, Acrylate/Steareth-20 Itaconatecopolymer, and Acrylate/Celeth-20 Itaconate copolymer; Polystyrenesulphonate, copolymers of methacrylic acid and acrylamidomethylpropanesulfonic acid, and copolymers of acrylic acid andacrylamidomethylpropane sulfonic acid; carboxymethycellulose; carboxyguar; copolymers of ethylene and maleic acid; and acrylate siliconepolymer. Neutralizing agents may be included to neutralize the anionicemulsifiers herein. Non-limiting examples of such neutralizing agentsinclude sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, ammonium hydroxide,monoethanolamine, diethanolamine, triethanolamine, diisopropanolamine,aminomethylpropanol, tromethamine, tetrahydroxypropyl ethylenediamine,and mixtures thereof. Commercially available anionic emulsifiersinclude, for example, Carbomer supplied from Noveon under the tradenameCarbopol 981 and Carbopol 980; Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl AcrylateCrosspolymer having tradenames Pemulen TR-1, Pemulen TR-2, Carbopol1342, Carbopol 1382, and Carbopol ETD 2020, all available from Noveon;sodium carboxymethylcellulose supplied from Hercules as CMC series; andAcrylate copolymer having a tradename Capigel supplied from Seppic. Inanother embodiment, anionic emulsifiers are carboxymethylcelluloses.

Polyacrylate Microcapsules

Various processes for microencapsulation, and exemplary methods andmaterials, are set forth in U.S. Pat. No. 6,592,990; U.S. Pat. No.2,730,456; U.S. Pat. No. 2,800,457; U.S. Pat. No. 2,800,458; and U.S.Pat. No. 4,552,811. Each patent described throughout this application isincorporated herein by reference to the extent each provides guidanceregarding microencapsulation processes and materials.

The present invention teaches a low permeability microcapsule comprisinga core material and a wall material at least partially surrounding, andin another embodiment, completely surrounding, a core material. In thepresent invention, the polyacrylate microcapsules are benefit agentmicrocapsule particulates which encapsulate benefit agents by capsulewall materials comprised of polymers.

Capsule wall materials useful herein include, for example, those formedfrom melamine-formaldehyde or urea-formaldehyde condensates,melamine-resorcinol or urea-resorcinol condensates, as well as similartypes of aminoplasts, gelatin, polyurethane, polyamide, polyolefin,polysaccaharide, protein, silicone, lipid, modified cellulose, gums,polyacrylate, polyphosphate, polystyrene, and polyesters, orcombinations of these materials. In another embodiment, a wall materialthat provides low permeability is polyacrylate.

The benefit agents of said core may comprise a material selected fromthe group consisting of perfumes; brighteners; enzymes; perfumes;sensates in one aspect a cooling agent; attractants, anti-bacterialagents; dyes; pigments; bleaches; and mixtures thereof.

In one aspect of said polyacrylate microcapsules, said benefit agent maycomprise an anti-dandruff agent. Suitable, non-limiting examples ofanti-dandruff agents include: pyridinethione salts, azoles, seleniumsulfide, particulate sulfur, and mixtures thereof. Other embodimentsinclude pyridinethione salts, specifically the zinc salt of1-hydroxy-2-pyridinethione (known as “zinc pyridinethione” or “ZPT”).Such anti-dandruff particulate should be physically and chemicallycompatible with the essential components of the composition, and shouldnot otherwise unduly impair product stability, aesthetics orperformance.

In addition to the anti-dandruff actives selected from polyvalent metalsalts of pyrithione, the present invention may further comprise one ormore anti-fungal or anti-microbial actives. Suitable anti-microbialactives include coal tar, sulfur, whitfield's ointment, castellani'spaint, aluminum chloride, gentian violet, octopirox (piroctone olamine),ciclopirox olamine, undecylenic acid and it's metal salts, potassiumpermanganate, selenium sulphide, sodium thiosulfate, propylene glycol,oil of bitter orange, urea preparations, griseofulvin,8-Hydroxyquinoline ciloquinol, thiobendazole, thiocarbamates,haloprogin, polyenes, hydroxypyridone, morpholine, benzylamine,allylamines (such as terbinafine), tea tree oil, clove leaf oil,coriander, palmarosa, berberine, thyme red, cinnamon oil, cinnamicaldehyde, citronellic acid, hinokitol, ichthyol pale, Sensiva SC-50,Elestab HP-100, azelaic acid, lyticase, iodopropynyl butylcarbamate(IPBC), isothiazalinones such as octyl isothiazalinone and azoles, andcombinations thereof. Examples of anti-microbials include itraconazole,ketoconazole, selenium sulphide and coal tar.

The polyacrylate microcapsules useful herein are those releasing thebenefit agents for a period of time after initial application. Potentialtrigger mechanisms for release of the encapsulated benefit agents mayinclude, but are not limited to, mechanical forces, dehydration, light,pH, temperature, or even changes in ionic strength.

Process of Making Anionic Polyacrylate Microcapsules

An anionic polyacrylate microcapsule can be formed by either: (1)coating an already formed microcapsule with an anionic emulsifier; or(2) adding the anionic emulsifier to the microcapsule during themicrocapsule making process. Any known method for generating amicrocapsule is useful herein. Example methods for making polyacrylatemicrocapsules are disclosed in U.S. Patent Application 61/328,949; U.S.Patent Application 61/328,954; U.S. Patent Application 61/328,962; andU.S. Patent Application 61/328,967.

In one embodiment, polyacrlyate microcapsules are formed from water inoil, or oil in water emulsifications. During the polyacrylatemicrocapsule making process, a first composition is prepared as an oilphase. The oil phase may comprise oil; an oil soluble or dispersibleprimary, secondary, or tertiary amine; a multifunctional acrylate ormethacrylate monomer or oligomer; an oil soluble acid; an initiator, andcombinations thereof. In one embodiment, a nitrogen blanket is employedwhile the solution is mixed. Gradually, the temperature is increased tocreate a first composition reaction product. After the first compositionreaction product is formed, a second composition is added to thereaction product.

The second composition is prepared as a water phase. The water phase maycomprise water; an emulsifier that may be water soluble or waterdispersible polymer or copolymer; at least one water phase initiator;one or more of an alkali or alkali salt, and combinations thereof. Bywater phase initiator, it is meant that the initiator is soluble ordispersible in water.

The second composition is then added to the oil solution of the firstcomposition reaction product. This addition creates an oil-in-wateremulsion. The reaction of the first composition in the presence of thesecond composition results in the formation of a low permeabilitymicrocapsule wall. The emulsion is further heated for a time andtemperature sufficient to decompose the free radicals which are presentin either one or both of the oil and water phases.

Furthermore, the polymerization of the monomers and oligomers in the oilphase causes a precipitation of the polymerized material. Theprecipitation of microcapsule wall material forms at the interface ofthe water and oil phases.

The anionic polyacrylate microcapsule is contained in the composition ata level by weight of from about 0.01% to about 50%, from about 0.05% toabout 10%, from about 0.1% to about 8%, or from about 0.25% to 3%.

The anionic polyacrylate microcapsules useful herein are those having aparticle size of from about 1 micron to about 80 microns, from about 2microns to about 50 microns, and from about 5 microns to about 30microns.

A. Coating a Microcapsule

In one embodiment of the invention, the anionic emulsifier is added toan already formed polyacrylate microcapsule. The anionic emulsifierattaches to the surface of the microcapsule through hydrogen bonding,van der Waals forces, ionic interactions, hydrophobic interactions, orchemical reactions. In one aspect, the anionic emulsifier surrounds atleast a part of the external surface of the polyacrylate microcapsule,or is physically or chemically bound to the external surface of thepolyacrylate microcapsule.

B. Adding Anionic Emulsifier to a Microcapsule

In another embodiment, the anionic emulsifier associates with themicrocapsule surface during the microcapsule making process. When makingthe microcapsule, the anionic emulsifier is solubilized in an aqueousphase, which may optionally contain a free radical initiator, prior toemulsification of the oil. The excess aqueous phase is then added to theoil phase to form an oil-in-water emulsion. The emulsion is then heatedfor a time and at a temperature sufficient to decompose the freeradicals which are positioned in one or both of the oil and aqueousphases. Microcapsule wall material is thereby formed at the interface ofthe water and oil phases. In one embodiment, when the emulsifier iscomprised of acrylate moieties, the emulsifier may become chemicallybound to the interfacial wall material.

C. Forming the Premix

Once the anionic polyacrlyate microcapsule is formed by either formationstep, the anionic polyacrylate microcapsule is added to a cationicdeposition polymer to form a premix. It has been surprisingly found thatthe anionic charge on the polyacrylate microcapsule leads to theformation of a microstructure on the shell of the microcapsule whencombined with a cationic deposition polymer in the premix. This premixexhibits anionic polyacrylate microcapsules that have a higherviscoelasticity to the hair than microcapsules without an anionic chargeand specific cationic deposition polymer thus giving a benefit to thehair.

Slurry/Aggolmerate

In one embodiment, the anionic polyacrylate microcapsules are containedin a slurry. The slurry may be combined with an adjunct ingredient toform a composition, for example, a shampoo consumer product.

In one aspect, the slurry may comprise one or more processing aids,selected from the group consisting of water, aggregate inhibitingmaterials such as divalent salts; particle suspending polymers such asxanthan gum, guar gum, and caboxy methyl cellulose. In anotherembodiment, said processing aids may be selected from the groupconsisting of amphoteric surfactants such as cocamidopropyl betaine(CAPB), zwitterionic surfactants, cationic swellable polymers, latexparticles such as acrylic based ester Rheovis CDE, and mixtures thereof.

In one aspect, the slurry may comprise a carrier selected from the groupconsisting of polar solvents, including but not limited to, water,ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, polyethylene glycol, glycerol;nonpolar solvents, including but not limited to, mineral oil, perfumeraw materials, silicone oils, hydrocarbon paraffin oils, and mixturesthereof.

In another embodiment, the anionic polyacrylate microcapsules arecontained in an agglomerate with a second material. In one aspect, saidsecond materials may comprise a material selected from the groupconsisting of silicas, citric acid, sodium carbonate, sodium sulfate,sodium chloride, and binders such as sodium silicates, modifiedcelluloses, polyethylene glycols, polyacrylates, polyacrylic acids,zeolites and mixtures thereof.

Cationic Deposition Polymer

The shampoo composition of the present invention comprises a cationicdeposition polymer that forms a premix when added to the anionicpolyacrylate microcapsules. Any known natural or synthetic cationicdeposition polymer can be used herein. Examples include those polymersdisclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 6,649,155; U.S. patent application Ser. No.12/103,902; U.S. Patent Publication 2008/0206355; and U.S. PatentPublication No. 2006/0099167A1.

The cationic deposition polymer is included in the composition at alevel from about 0.01% to about 2%, in one embodiment from about 1.5% toabout 1.9%, in another embodiment from about 1.8% to about 2.0%, in viewof providing the benefits of the present invention.

The cationic deposition polymer is a water soluble polymer with a chargedensity from about 0.5 milliequivalents per gram to about 12milliequivalents per gram. The cationic deposition polymer used in thecomposition has a molecular weight of about 100,000 Daltons to about5,000,000 Daltons. The cationic deposition polymer is a low chargedensity cationic polymer.

In one embodiment, the cationic deposition polymer is a syntheticcationic deposition polymer. A variety of synthetic cationic depositionpolymers can be used including mono- and di-alkyl chain cationicsurfactants. In one embodiment, mono-alkyl chain cationic surfactantsare chosen including, for example, mono-alkyl quaternary ammonium saltsand mono-alkyl amines. In another embodiment, di-alkyl chain cationicsurfactants are used and include, for example, dialkyl (14-18) dimethylammonium chloride, ditallow alkyl dimethyl ammonium chloride,dihydrogenated tallow alkyl dimethyl ammonium chloride, distearyldimethyl ammonium chloride, dicetyl dimethyl ammonium chloride, andmixtures thereof.

In another embodiment, the cationic deposition polymer is a naturallyderived cationic polymer. The term, “naturally derived cationic polymer”as used herein, refers to cationic deposition polymers which areobtained from natural sources. The natural sources may be polysaccharidepolymers. Therefore, the naturally derived cationic polymer may beselected from the group comprising starches, guar, cellulose, Cassia,locust bean, Konjac, Tara, galactomannan, tapioca, and syntheticpolymers. In a further embodiment, cationic deposition polymers areselected from Mirapol 100S (Rhodia), Jaguar C17, polyDADMAC, Tapiocastarch (Akzo), polyTriquat, and mixtures thereof.

Forming a Premix

The cationic deposition polymer and the anionic polyacrylatemicrocapsule are mixed to form a premix before addition to the detersivecomposition comprising a detersive surfactant and a carrier.

The weight ratio of the anionic polyacrylate microcapsule to thecationic deposition polymer (based on the dry weight of the anionicmicrocapsules and the dry weight of the cationic deposition polymer) isfrom about 0.5:30 to about 20:1, from about 5:15 to about 15:1, and fromabout 5:1 to about 12:1. It is believed that too much cationic polymermay not provide enhanced and/or prolonged benefits to the benefit agentmicrocapsules due to the formation of excess cationic polymer coating onthe capsule wall. This excess coating may prevent the microcapsule wallfrom breaking and releasing the benefit agents.

Microcapsules and anionic emulsifiers may be dispersed in solvents suchas water while mixing with the cationic deposition polymer. In oneembodiment, the amount of water present is from about 90% to about 50%,in another embodiment from about 70% to about 50%, and in anotherembodiment from about 60% to about 50%. In another embodiment of theinvention, the anionic emulsifiers associate with the microcapsule wallsto form anionic polyacrylate microcapsules prior to their mixing withcationic deposition polymers.

Detersive Composition

The detersive composition can be all aqueous phase or may comprise bothan oil phase and an aqueous phase. In one embodiment, the detersivecomposition has both an oil phase and an aqueous phase. After beingadded to the detersive composition, the polyacrylate microcapsulesreside in the aqueous phase of such embodiments.

The detersive composition may comprise any combination of the followingcomponents:

A. Detersive Surfactant

The shampoo composition of the present invention includes a detersivesurfactant. The detersive surfactant provides cleaning performance tothe composition. The detersive surfactant in turn comprises anionicdetersive surfactant, zwitterionic or amphoteric detersive surfactant,or combinations thereof. Various examples and descriptions of detersivesurfactants are set forth in U.S. Pat. No. 6,649,155; U.S. patentapplication Ser. No. 12/103,902; and U.S. Patent Publication2008/0206355, and are incorporated herein for reference.

The concentration of the anionic surfactant component in the shampooshould be sufficient to provide the desired cleaning and latherperformance, and generally ranges from about 2% to about 50%, from about8% to about 30%, from about 10% to about 25%, or from about 12% to about22%.

Anionic surfactants suitable for use in the compositions are the alkyland alkyl ether sulfates. Other suitable anionic detersive surfactantsare the water-soluble salts of organic, sulfuric acid reaction products.Still other suitable anionic detersive surfactants are the reactionproducts of fatty acids esterified with isethionic acid and neutralizedwith sodium hydroxide. Other similar anionic surfactants are describedin U.S. Pat. Nos. 2,486,921; 2,486,922; and 2,396,278.

Anionic detersive surfactants for use in the shampoo composition includeammonium lauryl sulfate, ammonium laureth sulfate, triethylamine laurylsulfate, triethylamine laureth sulfate, triethanolamine lauryl sulfate,triethanolamine laureth sulfate, monoethanolamine lauryl sulfate,monoethanolamine laureth sulfate, diethanolamine lauryl sulfate,diethanolamine laureth sulfate, lauric monoglyceride sodium sulfate,sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium laureth sulfate, potassium lauryl sulfate,potassium laureth sulfate, sodium lauryl sarcosinate, sodium lauroylsarcosinate, lauryl sarcosine, cocoyl sarcosine, ammonium cocoylsulfate, ammonium lauroyl sulfate, sodium cocoyl sulfate, sodium lauroylsulfate, potassium cocoyl sulfate, potassium lauryl sulfate,triethanolamine lauryl sulfate, triethanolamine lauryl sulfate,monoethanolamine cocoyl sulfate, monoethanolamine lauryl sulfate, sodiumtridecyl benzene sulfonate, sodium dodecyl benzene sulfonate, sodiumcocoyl isethionate and combinations thereof. In a further embodiment ofthe present invention, the anionic surfactant is sodium lauryl sulfateor sodium laureth sulfate.

Suitable amphoteric or zwitterionic detersive surfactants for use in theshampoo composition herein include those which are known for use in haircare or other personal care cleansing. Concentrations of such amphotericdetersive surfactants range from about 0.5% to about 20%, and from about1% to about 10%. Non limiting examples of suitable zwitterionic oramphoteric surfactants are described in U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,104,646 (BolichJr. et al.), 5,106,609 (Bolich Jr. et al.).

Amphoteric detersive surfactants suitable for use in the shampoocomposition include those surfactants broadly described as derivativesof aliphatic secondary and tertiary amines in which the aliphaticradical can be straight or branched chain and wherein one of thealiphatic substituents contains from about 8 to about 18 carbon atomsand one contains an anionic group such as carboxy, sulfonate, sulfate,phosphate, or phosphonate. Amphoteric detersive surfactants for use inthe present invention include cocoamphoacetate, cocoamphodiacetate,lauroamphoacetate, lauroamphodiacetate, and mixtures thereof.

Zwitterionic detersive surfactants suitable for use in the compositioninclude those surfactants broadly described as derivatives of aliphaticquaternaryammonium, phosphonium, and sulfonium compounds, in which thealiphatic radicals can be straight or branched chain, and wherein one ofthe aliphatic substituents contains from about 8 to about 18 carbonatoms and one contains an anionic group such as carboxy, sulfonate,sulfate, phosphate or phosphonate. In another embodiment, zwitterionicssuch as betaines are selected.

Non limiting examples of other anionic, zwitterionic, amphoteric oroptional additional surfactants suitable for use in the compositions aredescribed in McCutcheon's, Emulsifiers and Detergents, 1989 Annual,published by M. C. Publishing Co., and U.S. Pat. Nos. 3,929,678,2,658,072; 2,438,091; 2,528,378.

B. Anti-Dandruff Actives

The shampoo compositions of the present invention may also contain ananti-dandruff agent. Suitable, non-limiting examples of anti-dandruffagents include: antimicrobial actives, pyridinethione salts, azoles,selenium sulfide, particulate sulfur, keratolytic acid, salicylic acid,octopirox (piroctone olamine), coal tar, and combinations thereof. Inone aspect, the anti-dandruff agents typically are pyridinethione salts.Such anti-dandruff agents should be physically and chemically compatiblewith the essential components of the composition, and should nototherwise unduly impair product stability, aesthetics or performance.

Pyridinethione anti-dandruff agents are described, for example, in U.S.Pat. No. 2,809,971; U.S. Pat. No. 3,236,733; U.S. Pat. No. 3,753,196;U.S. Pat. No. 3,761,418; U.S. Pat. No. 4,345,080; U.S. Pat. No.4,323,683; U.S. Pat. No. 4,379,753; and U.S. Pat. No. 4,470,982. It iscontemplated that when ZPT is used as the anti-dandruff particulate inthe compositions herein, that the growth or re-growth of hair may bestimulated or regulated, or both, or that hair loss may be reduced orinhibited, or that hair may appear thicker or fuller.

C. Aqueous Carrier

The formulations of the present invention can be in the form of pourableliquids (under ambient conditions). Such compositions will thereforetypically comprise an aqueous carrier, which is present at a level offrom about 20% to about 95%, or even from about 60% to about 85%. Theaqueous carrier may comprise water, or a miscible mixture of water andorganic solvent, and in one aspect may comprise water with minimal or nosignificant concentrations of organic solvent, except as otherwiseincidentally incorporated into the composition as minor ingredients ofother essential or optional components.

The carrier useful in the present invention includes water and watersolutions of lower alkyl alcohols and polyhydric alcohols. The loweralkyl alcohols useful herein are monohydric alcohols having 1 to 6carbons, in one aspect, ethanol and isopropanol. The polyhydric alcoholsuseful herein include propylene glycol, hexylene glycol, glycerin, andpropane diol.

D. Other Optional Components

The shampoo composition may further comprise other optional ingredientsthat are known for use or otherwise useful in compositions. Suchoptional ingredients are most typically those described in referencebooks such as the CTFA Cosmetic Ingredient Handbook, Second Edition, TheCosmetic, Toiletries, and Fragrance Association, Inc. 1988, 1992.

Further non-limiting examples of such optional ingredients includeperfumes or fragrances, coloring agents or dyes, hair bleaching agents,thickeners, moisturizers, emollients, pharmaceutical actives, vitaminsor nutrients, anti-dandruff agents, perfumes, hair colorants, hairperming agents, hair growth or restorer agents, and similar othermaterials.

Method of Manufacture

The shampoo compositions of the present invention can be prepared by theprocess comprising: 1) coating a polyacrylate microcapsule with ananionic emulsifier to form an anionic polyacrylate microcapsule; 2)combining the anionic polyacrylate microcapsule with a cationicdeposition polymer to form a premix; and 3) adding the premix to adetersive composition comprising surfactant and a carrier.

In another embodiment, the shampoo compositions of the present inventioncan be prepared by the process comprising: 1) coating a polyacrylatemicrocapsule with an anionic emulsifier to form an anionic polyacrylatemicrocapsule; 2) combining the anionic polyacrylate microcapsule with acationic deposition polymer to form a premix; 3) adding the premix to aanionic surfactant; and 4) adding the resulting composition of step (3)to a detersive composition comprising surfactant and a carrier.

It has been unexpectedly found that the association of anionicpolyacrylate microcapsules combined with cationic deposition polymershas a higher viscoelasticity than in the absence of the mixed componentsthus giving a better adhesion of the anionic microcapsules to the hair.

For example, when an anionic emulsifier comprising a copolymer ofacrylic acid and butyl acrylate (molecular weight of 40,000 g/mol), ismixed with various cationic polymers to form a polymer premix, theresult is a significant increase in viscoelasticity. This increaseindicates a strong polyelectrolyte interaction which is exemplified inthe increase in viscoelastic component G′ as the quantity of cationicpolymer increases (See Table 1)

TABLE 1 Viscoelasticity as a function of anionic:cationic polymer premixratio. Anionic Cationic Anionic G′ at G″ at Sample Emulsifier PolymerSurfactant 1 Hz 1 Hz Description (wt %) (wt %) (wt %) (Pascals)(Pascals) 1:5 5.10% 25.48% 0.00% 0.369 6.55 Anionic: Cationic 1:10 2.78%27.79% 0.00% 0.178 7.22 Anionic: Cationic 1:20 1.46% 29.12% 0.00% 0.2337.92 Anionic: Cationic

Furthermore, when an anionic surfactant is added to the polymer premix,a substantial increase in viscoelasticity is also noted. Such anincrease in viscoelasticity is influenced by the strength of theassociation between the cationic deposition polymer and the anionicsurfactant. This is exemplified in the increase in viscoelasticcomponent G′ upon addition of anionic surfactant to the premix (SeeTable 2).

TABLE 2 Viscoelasticity as a function of anionic surfactant addition topolymer premix. G′ at G″ at Anionic Cationic Anionic 1 Hz 1 Hz Sample IDEmulsifier Polymer Surfactant (Pascals) (Pascals) 1:5 3.05% 15.25%10.87% 42 105.6 Anionic: Cationic 1:10 1.65% 16.48% 11.74% 37.1 7.1Anionic: Cationic 1:20 0.86% 17.17% 12.23% 118.2 133.9 Anionic: Cationic

In one embodiment of the invention, an anionic emulsifier is covalentlybonded to the outer wall of the polyacrylate microcapsule byincorporating the anionic emulsifier during the microcapsule makingprocess. In another embodiment, the anionic emulsifier is added to theslurry comprising a fully formed polyacrylate microcapsule. Afterforming the anionic polyacrylate microcapsule through either step, acationic deposition polymer is then added to the anionic microcapsule toform a viscoelastic premix. When this premix is then combined with ananionic surfactant, an association of polymers forms a microstructure onthe anionic polyacrylate microcapsule wall. The microstructure formsupon dilution of the shampoo composition. Once formed, the highviscosity of the polymer association microstructure results in ananionic polyacrylate microcapsule that maintains its microcapsulestructure even upon dilution of the shampoo during washing. In addition,the microcapsule structure provides multiple points of contact to thesubstrate which works to resist rinse-off of the microcapsules duringthe use of the shampoo composition.

The polyacrylate microcapsules of the present invention can beformulated into any suitable form and prepared by any process chosen bythe formulator, non-limiting examples of which are described in U.S.Pat. No. 5,879,584; U.S. Pat. No. 5,691,297; U.S. Pat. No. 5,574,005;U.S. Pat. No. 5,569,645; U.S. Pat. No. 5,565,422; U.S. Pat. No.5,516,448; U.S. Pat. No. 5,489,392; U.S. Pat. No. 5,486,303 all of whichare incorporated herein by reference.

Any suitable method of making the shampoo of the present invention maybe used non-limiting examples of which are described in U.S. Pat. No.5,879,584; U.S. Pat. No. 5,691,297; U.S. Pat. No. 5,574,005; U.S. Pat.No. 5,569,645; U.S. Pat. No. 5,565,422; U.S. Pat. No. 5,516,448; U.S.Pat. No. 5,489,392; U.S. Pat. No. 5,486,303 all of which areincorporated herein by reference.

Product Forms

The shampoo compositions of the present invention can be in the form ofrinse-off products or leave-on products, and can be formulated in a widevariety of product forms, including but not limited to creams, gels,emulsions, mousses and sprays.

In one embodiment, the shampoo composition is in the form of a gelcomprising less than about 45% water. In such embodiment, the gel mayhave a neat viscosity of about 1,000 cps to about 10,000 cps. The neatviscosity of a gel can be defined as the viscosity of the fluid at ashear rate of 1/sec. Scientifically, viscosity is the ratio of shearstress to shear rate. In some embodiments, the range of shear rates forgels is from 0.01/sec to 10/sec.

Neat viscosity of the gel product form can be measured with a rheometeraccording to the following method:

-   -   (1) Load the sample onto the plate.    -   (2) Establish a gap of 1 millimeter between the 1 degree cone        and the plate.    -   (3) Perform a shear sweep on the fluid from 0.01/sec to 10/sec.    -   (4) Record the shear stress response of the fluid.    -   (5) Determine the neat viscosity of the fluid by calculating the        ratio of shear stress to shear rate at each shear rate.

Test Methods

It is understood that the test methods that are disclosed in the TestMethods Section of the present application should be used to determinethe respective values of the parameters of Applicants' invention as suchinvention is described and claimed herein.

A. ClogP

The “calculated logP” (ClogP) is determined by the fragment approach ofHansch and Leo (cf., A. Leo, in Comprehensive Medicinal Chemistry, Vol.4, C. Hansch, P. G. Sammens, J. B. Taylor, and C. A. Ramsden, Eds. P.295, Pergamon Press, 1990, incorporated herein by reference). ClogPvalues may be calculated by using the “CLOGP” program available fromDaylight Chemical Information Systems Inc. of Irvine, Calif. U.S.A.

B. Boiling Point

Boiling point is measured by ASTM method D2887-04a, “Standard TestMethod for Boiling Range Distribution of Petroleum Fractions by GasChromatography,” ASTM International.

C. Median Particle Size

Particle size is measured using an Accusizer 780A, made by ParticleSizing Systems, Santa Barbara Calif. The instrument is calibrated from 0to 300μ using Duke particle size standards. Samples for particle sizeevaluation are prepared by diluting about 1 g of capsule slurry in about5 g of de-ionized water and further diluting about 1 g of this solutionin about 25 g of water.

About 1 g of the most dilute sample is added to the Accusizer and thetesting initiated, using the autodilution feature. The Accusizer shouldbe reading in excess of 9200 counts/second. If the counts are less than9200 additional sample should be added. The accusizer will dilute thetest sample until 9200 counts/second and initiate the evaluation. After2 minutes of testing the Accusizer will display the results, includingvolume-weighted median size.

The broadness index can be calculated by determining the particle sizeat which 95% of the cumulative particle volume is exceeded (95% size),the particle size at which 5% of the cumulative particle volume isexceeded (5% size), and the median volume-weighted particle size (50%size-50% of the particle volume both above and below this size).Broadness Index (5)=((95% size)-(5% size)/50% size).

D. Olfactive Analysis of Shampoo Product

Analysis steps include:

-   -   a. 0.4 millileters of Shampoo product is applied to a hair        switch (1HI, 4 grams, 8 inches long, moderately damaged grade)        that has been combed, wet, and lightly squeeged. Lather switch        50-60 strokes (30 seconds) in a milking action.    -   b. Rinse with stationary shower rinse with no manipulation of        hair (100 degrees Fahrenheit water temperature, water flow at        1.5 gallons per minute, for 30 seconds, water hardness of 8        grains per gallon). Lightly squeegee once down the hair switch        from top to bottom between fingers after rinsing to remove        excess water.    -   c. Repeat application of product per step (a), milking, rinsing,        and squeeging per step (b).    -   d. Leave hair to dry at ambient temperature by hanging it on a        rack. After approximately 3 hours, olfactively grade the hair        switch according to the Primavera Grade (0-100 scale for        intensity, where a 10 point difference is consumer noticeable).        Record this as the Initial Pre-Comb fragrance intensity.    -   e. Comb the hair switch 3 times and olfactively grade, record        this as the Initial Post-Comb fragrance intensity.    -   f. Leave the hair switch under ambient conditions (70 degrees        Fahrenheit and 30% relative humidity) for 24 hours. Then,        olfactively grade the hair switch according to the Primavera        Grade (0-100 scale for intensity, where a 10 point difference is        consumer noticeable), record this as the 24 hr aged Pre-Comb        olfactive intensity. Comb the hair switch 3 times and assign an        olfactive grade, record this as the 24 hr aged Post-Comb        olfactive intensity.

E. Fracture Strength Test Method

Analysis steps include:

a.) Place 1 gram of particles in 1 liter of distilled deionized (DI)water.

b.) Permit the particles to remain in the DI water for 10 minutes andthen recover the particles by filtration, using a 60 mL syringe filter,1.2 micron nitrocellulose filter (Millipore, 25 mm diameter).

c.) Determine the rupture force of 50 individual particles. The ruptureforce of a particle is determined using the procedure given in Zhang,Z.; Sun, G; “Mechanical Properties of Melamine-Formaldehydemicrocapsules,” J. Microencapsulation, vol 18, no. 5, pages 593-602,2001. Then calculate the fracture strength of each particle by dividingthe rupture force (in Newtons) by the cross-sectional area of therespective spherical particle (πr², where r is the radius of theparticle before compression), said cross-sectional area being determinedas follows: measuring the particle size of each individual particleusing the experimental apparatus and method of Zhang, Z.; Sun, G;“Mechanical Properties of Melamine-Formaldehyde microcapsules,” J.Microencapsulation, vol 18, no. 5, pages 593-602, 2001.

d.) Use the 50 independent measurements from c.) above, and calculatethe percentage of particles having a fracture strength within theclaimed range fracture strength range.

F. Zeta Potential

-   -   (1) Equipment specifications: Malvern Zeatasizer Nano Model        ZEN3600 Sample cell, disposable capillary cell (green cell)    -   (2) Use Duke standards to measure the PSD, and use it to measure        the zeta potential to assure that the instrument is functioning        properly.    -   (3) Flush a DTS1060 capillary cell with 1-2 mL ethanol, the with        DI water to prepare the capillary cell.    -   (4) Sample preparation: first, filter 20 mL DI water through 0.2        micron filter into a 20 mL vial. Add 1 drop (50 microliters of        30 wt % solids particulate suspension into the vial and invert        the sample back and forth gently until the particulate        suspension is homogeneously dispersed in the vial. Next, rinse a        DTS1060 green disposable zeta cell with 1-2 mL of DI water, then        use a syringe to transfer the sample solution from the vial into        the zeta cell, making sure that no air bubbles are present in        the cell. Fill the cell to the top, then place a cap on the cell        outlet and inlet (again making sure no air bubbles are present        in the sample cell). Then, place the cell in the sample chamber,        with the electrodes facing the sides of the system. Finally,        place the sample cell in the instrument.    -   (5) Conditions for the run:        -   a. Refractive index=1.35 (this number may vary for            suspensions. One can measure the refractive index for any            particulate suspension using a refractometer)        -   b. Temperature=25 degrees Centigrade        -   c. Equilibration time=1 minute        -   d. Smoluchowski model to be used to calculate the zeta            potential    -   (6) Measure each sample in triplicate. The result from the        instrument is reported as Zeta Potential in milliVolts, with no        extrapolation.

EXAMPLES

While particular embodiments of the present invention have beenillustrated and described, it would be obvious to those skilled in theart that various other changes and modifications can be made withoutdeparting from the spirit and scope of the invention. It is thereforeintended to cover in the appended claims all such changes andmodifications that are within the scope of this invention.

A perfume composition, called Scent A, is utilized to prepare theexamples of the invention. The table below lists the ingredients, andtheir properties. Table 2 provides the ClogP breakdown of the perfumeoil composition.

TABLE 1 Material Name ClogP Boiling Point ° C. Beta Gamma Hexenol 1.3155 Phenyl Ethyl Alcohol 1.32 219 Helional 1.77 329 Triplal Extra 1.78199 Amyl- Acetate (isomer Blends) 1.87 135 Melonal 2.09 182 Liffarome2.14 167 Iso Eugenol Acetate 2.17 303 Cis 3 Hexenyl Acetate 2.18 167Jasmolactone 2.36 219 2′6-nonadien-1-ol 2.43 213 Florasa 2.46 238Nonalactone 2.66 193 Cis Jasmone 2.81 254 Ethyl Linalool 2.92 223 PinoAcetaldehyde 2.98 261 Methyl Dihydro Jasmonate 3.01 323 Undecavertol3.06 242 Azurone 10/tec 0015573 3.06 395 Dihydro Myrcenol 3.08 195Cyclemax 3.23 281 Hivernal 3.29 351 Pomarose 3.51 214 Undecalactone 3.75228 Damascenone Total 937459 3.89 267 Acalea (01-1963) 3.9 344Cis-3-hexenyl Salicylate 4 316 Ionone Beta 4.02 267 Polysantol 4.21 256Ambroxan 4.58 285 5-cyclohexadecen-1-one 5.04 331 Iso E Super Or Wood5.05 325 Laevo Muscone 5.48 321 Helvetolide 947650 5.56 309

Example 1 Nonionic Microcapsule (TAS0810101, MVF1837-94B)

An oil solution, consisting of 75 g Fragrance Oil scenta, 75 g ofIsopropyl Myristate, 0.6 g DuPont Vazo-52, and 0.4 g DuPont Vazo-67, isadded to a 35° C. temperature controlled steel jacketed reactor, withmixing at 1000 rpm (4 tip, 2″ diameter, flat mill blade) and a nitrogenblanket applied at 100 cc/min. The oil solution is heated to 75° C. in45 minutes, held at 75° C. for 45 minutes, and cooled to 60° C. in 75minutes.

A second oil solution, consisting of 37.5 g Fragrance Oil, 0.5 gtertiarybutylaminoethyl methacrylate, 0.4 g 2-carboxyethyl acrylate, and20 g Sartomer CN975 (hexafunctional urethane-acrylate oligomer) is addedwhen the first oil solution reached 60° C. The combined oils are held at60° C. for an additional 10 minutes.

Mixing is stopped and a water solution, consisting of 56 g of 5% activepolyvinyl alcohol Celvol 540 solution in water, 244 g water, 1.1 g 20%NaOH, and 1.2 g DuPont Vazo-68WSP, is added to the bottom of the oilsolution, using a funnel.

Mixing is again started, at 2500 rpm, for 60 minutes to emulsify the oilphase into the water solution. After milling is completed, mixing iscontinued with a 3″ propeller at 350 rpm. The batch is held at 60° C.for 45 minutes, the temperature is increased to 75° C. in 30 minutes,held at 75° C. for 4 hours, heated to 90° C. in 30 minutes and held at90° C. for 8 hours. The batch is then allowed to cool to roomtemperature. The finished microcapsules have a median particle size of6.4 microns, a broadness index of 1.3, and a zeta potential of negative0.5 millivolts.

Example 2 Anionic Microcapsule, Large Particle Size (TAS1122101)

Capsules are made using identical materials, compositions, and processconditions as in Example 1 with the following exceptions: 1 gram ofVazo-52, 0.8 grams of Vazo-67, 0.3 grams of tertiarybutylaminoethylmethacrylate, 0.25 grams of 2-carboxyethyl acrylate, and 12 grams ofSartomer CN975 as compositional differences in the oil phase; and 22grams of 25% active Colloid 351, and 308 grams of water as compositionaldifferences in the water phase. All other mixing and process conditionerremains the same. The finished microcapsules have a median particle sizeof 10.7 microns, a broadness index of 1.5, and a zeta potential ofnegative 60 millivolts.

Example 3 Anionic Microcapsule, Small Particle Size (TAS1123101)

Capsules are made using identical materials, compositions, and processconditions as in Example 1 with the following exceptions: 1 gram ofVazo-52, 0.8 grams of Vazo-67, 1.5 grams of tertiarybutylaminoethylmethacrylate, 1.2 grams of 2-carboxyethyl acrylate, and 60 grams ofSartomer CN975 as compositional differences in the oil phase; and 68grams of 25% active Colloid 351, and 282 grams of water as compositionaldifferences in the water phase. All other mixing and process conditionerremains the same. The finished microcapsules have a median particle sizeof 1.4 microns, a broadness index of 1.2, and a zeta potential ofnegative 60 milivolts.

Example 4 Cationic Microcapsule (TAS0204101)

An oil solution, consisting of 112.5 g Fragrance Oil Scent A, 37.5 g ofIsopropyl Myristate, 0.6 g DuPont Vazo-52, and 0.4 g DuPont Vazo-67, isadded to a 35° C. temperature controlled steel jacketed reactor, withmixing at 1000 rpm (4 tip, 2″ diameter, flat mill blade) and a nitrogenblanket applied at 100 cc/min. The oil solution is heated to 75° C. in45 minutes, held at 75° C. for 45 minutes, and cooled to 60° C. in 75minutes.

A second oil solution, consisting of 37.5 g Fragrance Oil, 0.5 gtertiarybutylaminoethyl methacrylate, 0.4 g 2-carboxyethyl acrylate, and20 g Sartomer CN975 (hexafunctional urethane-acrylate oligomer) is addedwhen the first oil solution reached 60° C. The combined oils are held at60° C. for an additional 10 minutes.

Mixing is stopped and a water solution, consisting of 5.6 g ofpoly(dimethylamine-co-epichlorohydrin-co-ethylenediamine) and 360 gramsof water, 2.8 g 20% NaOH, and 1.2 g DuPont Vazo-68WSP, is added to thebottom of the oil solution, using a funnel.

Mixing is again started, at 2500 rpm, for 60 minutes to emulsify the oilphase into the water solution. After milling is completed, mixing iscontinued with a 3″ propeller at 350 rpm. The batch is held at 60° C.for 45 minutes, the temperature is increased to 75° C. in 30 minutes,held at 75° C. for 4 hours, heated to 90° C. in 30 minutes and held at90° C. for 8 hours. The batch is then allowed to cool to roomtemperature. The finished microcapsules have a median particle size of10.5 microns, a broadness index of 1.3, and a zeta potential of 25millivolts.

Example 5 Anionic Microcapsule (TAS1101101)

Capsules are made using identical materials, compositions, and processconditions as in Example 2 with the following exceptions: 1 gram oftertiarybutylaminoethyl methacrylate, 0.8 grams of 2-carboxyethylacrylate, and 40 grams of Sartomer CN975 as compositional differences inthe oil phase; and 22 grams of 25% active Colloid 351, and 282 grams ofwater as compositional differences in the water phase. All other mixingand process conditioner remains the same. The finished microcapsuleshave a median particle size of 4.8 microns, a broadness index of 1.3,and a zeta potential of negative 60 milivolts.

Example 6 Microcapsule with Cationic Polymer Emulsifier

Capsules are made using identical materials, compositions, and processconditions as in Example 1 with the following exceptions: 20 grams of32% active poly(diallyl dimethyl ammonium chloride) added to the waterphase, along with 236 grams of water. All other mixing and processconditioner remains the same. The finished microcapsules have a medianparticle size of 9 microns, and a broadness index of 1.3, and a zetapotential of 38 millivolts.

Example 7 Shampoo Composition

EXAMPLE COMPOSITION Ingredient I II III Water q.s. q.s. q.s.Polyquaternium 76 ¹ 2.50 — — Guar, Hydroxylpropyl Trimonium — 0.25 —Chloride ² Polyquaterium 6 ³ — — 0.79 Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLE3S) ⁴21.43  21.43  21.43 Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) ⁵ 20.69  20.69  20.69Silicone ⁶ 0.75 1.00 0.5 Cocoamidopropyl Betaine ⁷ 3.33 3.33 3.33Cocoamide MEA ⁸ 1.0  1.0  1.0 Ethylene Glycol Distearate ⁹ 1.50 1.501.50 Sodium Chloride ¹⁰ 0.25 0.25 0.25 Fragrance 0.70 0.70 0.70Preservatives, pH adjusters Up to 1% Up to 1% Up to 1% ¹ Mirapol AT-1,Copolymer of Acrylamide(AM) and TRIQUAT, MW = 1,000,000; CD = 1.6meq./gram; 10% active; Supplier Rhodia ² Jaguar C500, MW—500,000, CD =0.7, supplier Rhodia ³ Mirapol 100S, 31.5% active, supplier Rhodia ⁴Sodium Laureth Sulfate, 28% active, supplier: P&G ⁵ Sodium LaurylSulfate, 29% active supplier: P&G ⁶ Glycidol Silicone VC2231-193C ⁷Tegobetaine F-B, 30% active supplier: Goldschmidt Chemicals ⁸ MonamidCMA, 85% active, supplier Goldschmidt Chemical ⁹ Ethylene GlycolDistearate, EGDS Pure, supplier Goldschmidt Chemical ¹⁰ Sodium ChlorideUSP (food grade), supplier Morton; note that salt is an adjustableingredient, higher or lower levels may be added to achieve targetviscosity.

EXAMPLE COMPOSITION Ingredient IV V Sodium Laureth Sulfate 10.00 10.00Sodium Lauryl Sulfate 1.50 1.50 Cocamidopropyl betaine 2.00 2.00 GuarHydroxypropyl trimonium chloride (1) 0.40 Guar Hydroxypropyl trimoniumchloride (2) 0.40 Dimethicone (3) 2.00 2.00 Gel Network (4) 27.27Ethylene Glycol Distearate 1.50 1.505-Chloro-2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one, 0.0005 0.0005 Kathon CG SodiumBenzoate 0.25 0.25 Disodium EDTA 0.13 0.13 Perfume 0.40 0.40 CitricAcid/Sodium Citrate Dihydrate pH QS pH QS Sodium Chloride/AmmoniumXylene Visc. Visc. Sulfonate QS QS Water QS QS (1) Jaguar C17 availablefrom Rhodia (2) N-Hance 3269 (with Mol. W. of ~500,000 and 0.8 meq/g)available from Aqulaon/Hercules (3) Viscasil 330M available from GeneralElectric Silicones (4) Gel Networks; See Composition below. The water isheated to about 74° C. and the Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, and theSLES Surfactant are added to it. After incorporation, this mixture ispassed through a heat exchanger where it is cooled to about 35° C. As aresult of this cooling step, the Fatty Alcohols and surfactantcrystallized to form a crystalline gel network.

Ingredient Wt. % Water 86.14% Cetyl Alcohol 3.46% Steary Alcohol 6.44%Sodium laureth-3 sulfate (28% Active) 3.93%5-Chloro-2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one, Kathon CG 0.03%

Example 8 Shampoo with No Premixing of Capsules

Perfume and/or perfume microcapsules disclosed in the above examples areadded on top of a pre-made shampoo formula with a 10 wt % formula hole(shampoo compositions of Example 7 II, formulations with 10% hole). Thetable below lists the masses of the various ingredients. The mixture isthen speed mixed at 1900 RPM for 1 minute using a DAFC 400FVZ speedmixer. The Olfactive Analysis of Shampoo Product test method is utilizedto grade hair treated with the prepared shampoo compositions. Theseresults are presented below.

Mass of PMC Microcapsule Mass of Mass of 4 hr 24 hr Example Example orPerfume Shampoo Water (Pre/Post- (Pre/Post- Reference ID (g) (g) (g)Comb) Comb) 8A Scent A 0.50 90.0 9.50 10/10 0/0 8B 1 1.81 90.0 8.1910/15 0/0 8C 2 1.43 90.0 8.57 10/15 0/0 8D 3 2.42 90.0 7.58 10/15 0/0 8E4 1.48 90.0 8.52 10/10 0/0 8F 5 2.13 90.0 7.87 10/10 0/0 8G 6 2.39 90.07.61 0/0 0/0

Example 9 Shampoo with Premixing of Capsules

The perfume microcapsules of Examples 1 through 6 are first premixedwith polyDADMAC (polydiallyl dimethyl ammonium chloride, Mirapol 100Sfrom Rhodia) by preweighing the perfume microcapsules in a jar, thenadding the Mirapol 100S, followed by the addition of water. The contentsare then mixed at 1950 RPM for 1 minutes using a Hausfeld DAFC 400FVZspeed mixer to achieve a homogeneous suspension of microcapsules. Themasses of materials that are premixed are recorded in the table below.The polymer to perfume ratio in the premix is maintained at 1:5 for allof the samples, and the amount of Mirapol 100S polymer is maintained at0.10 wt % in the finished shampoo formulation.

Mass of Final PMC Mass of Mirapol Mass of Perfume Premix Example Micro-100S Polymer Water Content ID ID capsule (31.5% active) (g) wt % 9A 110.87 1.90 7.23 15% 9B 2 8.60 1.90 9.50 15% 9C 3 14.49 1.90 3.60 15% 9D4 8.89 1.90 9.20 15% 9E 5 12.77 1.90 5.33 15% 9F 6 14.32 1.90 3.77 15%

The cationic polymer/microcapsule premixes are then formulated into ashampoo (example compositions provided in Example 7 II, a formulationwith 10% hole was utilized) by preweighing the shampoo in a jar, thenadding the premix, followed by addition of water, and then mixing at1950 RPM for 1 minute using a Hausfeld DAFC 400FVZ Speed Mixer toachieve a homogeneous product.

The Olfactive Analysis of Shampoo Product test method is utilized tograde hair treated with the prepared shampoo compositions. These resultsare presented below.

Mass of PMC Microcapsule Mass of Mass of 4 hr 24 hr Example Example orPerfume Shampoo Water (Pre/Post- (Pre/Post- Reference ID (g) (g) (g)Comb) Comb) 9G Scent A 0.50 90.0 9.50 10/10 0/0 9H: Nonionic 1 3.33 90.06.67 10/15 0/0 9I: Anionic 2 3.33 90.0 6.67 25/35 10/20 9J: Anionic 33.33 90.0 6.67 30/45 10/40 9K: Cationic 4 3.33 90.0 6.67 10/10 0/0 9L:Anionic 5 3.33 90.0 6.67 40/50 20/40 9M: Cationic 6 3.33 90.0 6.67 5/50/0Note that the anionic microcapsules provide the best olfactive results.

Example 10 Cationic Polymer Level Study

Anionic microcapsules of Example 5 are premixed with various amounts ofpolyDADMAC (Mirapol 100S, Rhodia), see table below. These premixes areagitated at 1950 RPM for 1 minute using a Hausfeld 400 FVZ Speed Mixer.The premixes are then added to shampoo of Example 7 II (formulation with10% hole), and formulation balanced to 100% with the addition of water.The shampoo mixture is then agitated at 1950 RPM for 1 minute using aHausfeld 400 FVZ Speed Mixer.

The Olfactive Analysis of Shampoo Product test method is utilized tograde hair treated with the prepared shampoo compositions. These resultsare presented below.

Shampoo Microcapsule 4 hr 24 hr Sample Premix Mirapol of Example 5Deionized Pre/Post Pre/Post ID (g) 100S (g) (g) Water (g) Comb Comb 10A90 0 0.00 9.5 10/15  0/0 10B 90 0.00 2.00 8.01 30/35+ 10/20 10C 90 0.322.00 7.69 40+/55+  20/40 10D 90 0.79 2.00 7.22 40/45+  10/30+ 10E 901.59 2.00 6.42 40/55  10/35 10F 90 3.17 2.00 4.84 40/60+ 20+/35+ 10G 906.32 2.00 1.68 10/15+  5/10Notice that very low levels of polymer are required for premixing withthe microcapsules to achieve the desired interaction and deliveryefficiency.

Example 11 A Variety of Cationic Polymers mixed with AnionicMicrocapsules

Anionic microcapsules of Example 5 are premixed with a variety ofcationic polymers, see table below. The powder polymers (100% active inthe table below) are first mixed with water at 1950 RPM for 1 minuteusing a Hausfeld 400 FVZ Speed Mixer. In the case of Tapioca starch, thedispersion is also heated. Subsequently, anionic microcapsules ofExample 5 are added to the polymer solutions in water, and thesepremixes are agitated at 1950 RPM for 1 minute using a Hausfeld 400 FVZSpeed Mixer. The premixes are then added to shampoo of Example 7 II, andformulation balanced to 100% with the addition of water. The shampoomixture is then agitated at 1950 RPM for 1 minute using a Hausfeld 400FVZ Speed Mixer.

The Olfactive Analysis of Shampoo Product test method is utilized tograde hair treated with the prepared shampoo compositions. These resultsare presented below.

Polymer Premix Preparation Anionic Microcapsule Final Sample Polymer ofExample 5 Polymer Water Perfume ID Polymer Type Activity % (g) (g) (g)wt % 11A Mirapol 100S 31.50% 12.43 1.85 5.72 14.60% 11B 70:30 Guar:Aptac100.00% 12.43 0.58 6.99 14.60% 11C HMW, HCD Guar:Maptac 88.00% 12.430.66 6.91 14.60% 11D Triquat 15.50% 12.43 3.77 3.81 14.60% 11E JaguarC17 100.00% 12.43 0.58 6.99 14.60% 11F Tapioca 100.00% 12.43 0.58 6.9914.60%

Shampoo preparation and olfactive analysis Perfume PDT 4 hr 24 hr SampleTechnology Shampoo Mass Water Pre/Post Pre/Post ID Polymer Type (PDT)Mass (g) (g) (g) Comb Comb 11G None Scent A 45.00 0.250 4.750 25/25 10/10 11H None Example 5 45.00 1.064 3.936 15+/15+  10/10 11I Mirapol100S 11A 45.00 1.712 3.288 35+/50  20+/35 11G 70:30 Guar:Aptac 11B 45.001.712 3.288 30+/45+ 20+/35 11H HMW, HCD Guar:Maptac 11C 45.00 1.7123.288  25/35+  10/30 11I Triquat 11D 45.00 1.712 3.288 30+/60  20+/4511J Jaguar C17 11E 45.00 1.712 3.288 30/70 10+/55 11K Tapioca 11F 45.001.712 3.288 35+/60   10/45Note that the choice of polymer is critical in achieving a favorableinteraction between the microcapsule, cationic deposition polymer, andthe shampoo formulation.

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While particular embodiments of the present invention have beenillustrated and described, it would be obvious to those skilled in theart that various other changes and modifications can be made withoutdeparting from the spirit and scope of the invention. It is thereforeintended to cover in the appended claims all such changes andmodifications that are within the scope of this invention.

1. A shampoo composition comprising: (a) from about 0.001% to about 10% of an anionic charged polyacrylate microcapsule; (b) from about 0.01% to about 2% of a cationic deposition polymer; and (c) from about 2% to about 25% of a detersive surfactant; and (d) a carrier.
 2. The shampoo composition of claim 1, wherein the anionic charged polyacrylate microcapsule comprises an anionic emulsifier and a polyacrylate microcapsule.
 3. The shampoo composition of claim 2, wherein the anionic emulsifier surrounds at least a part of the external surface of the polyacrylate microcapsule, or is physically or chemically bound to the external surface of the polyacrylate microcapsule.
 4. The shampoo composition of claim 2, wherein the anionic emulsifier and the polyacrylate microcapsule are mixed such that the weight ratio of the anionic emulsifier to the polyacrylate microcapsule is from about 1.0:40 to about 0.5:5.
 5. The shampoo composition of claim 1, wherein the anionic charged polyacrylate microcapsule and the cationic deposition polymer are mixed such that the weight ratio of the anionic charged polyacrylate microcapsule to the cationic deposition polymer is from about 1.0:0.01 to about 1.0:10.
 6. The shampoo composition of claim 2, wherein the anionic emulsifier is selected from the group consisting of: Poly(meth)acrylic acid; copolymers of (meth)acrylic acids and its (meth)acrylates with C1-C22 alkyl; copolymers of (meth)acrylic acids and (meth)acrylamide; and mixtures thereof.
 7. The shampoo composition of claim 1, wherein the anionic charged polyacrylate microcapsule has a particle size of from about 2 microns to about 80 microns.
 8. The shampoo composition of claim 2, wherein the polyacrylate microcapsule has a core and a shell that encapsulates said core.
 9. The shampoo composition of claim 8, wherein the core comprises from about 6% to about 99.9% of a benefit agent.
 10. The shampoo composition of claim 9, wherein the benefit agent is selected from the group consisting of perfumes; brighteners; enzymes; sensates; attractants; dyes; pigments; bleaches; anti-dandruff agents; and mixtures thereof.
 11. The shampoo composition of claim 10, wherein the anti-dandruff agent is ZPT.
 12. The shampoo composition of claim 1, wherein the cationic deposition polymer is selected from the group consisting of starches, guar, cellulose, cassia, locust bean, Konjac, Tara, galactomanna, polyDADMAC, Jaguar C17, Tapioca starch, and polyTriquat.
 13. The shampoo composition of claim 1, wherein the cationic deposition polymer is a water-soluble polymer with a charge density of from about 0.5 milliequivalents per gram to about 12 milliequivalents per gram, and wherein the cationic deposition polymer has a molecular weight of about 100,000 Daltons to about 5,000,000 Daltons.
 14. The shampoo composition of claim 1, wherein the detersive surfactant is anionic, zwitterionic, amphoteric, and combinations thereof.
 15. The shampoo composition of claim 1, wherein the carrier comprises water and water solutions of lower alkyl alcohols and polyhydric alcohols.
 16. The shampoo composition of claim 1, wherein the anionic charged polyacrylate microcapsule is contained in an agglomerate, and wherein the agglomerate comprises materials selected from the group consisting of silicas, citric acid, sodium carbonate, sodium sulfate, sodium chloride, and binders such as sodium silicates, modified celluloses, polyethylene glycols, polyacrylates, polyacrylic acids, zeolites and mixtures thereof.
 17. The shampoo composition of claim 1, wherein the shampoo composition is in the form of a gel, and wherein the gel comprises less than about 45% water.
 18. The shampoo composition of claim 17, wherein the gel has a neat viscosity of about 1,000 cps to about 10,000 cps.
 19. A method of making a shampoo composition, said method comprising: a) coating a polyacrylate microcapsule with an anionic emulsifier to form an anionic polyacrylate microcapsule; b) combining the anionic polyacrylate microcapsule with a cationic deposition polymer to form a premix; c) adding the premix to a detersive composition comprising surfactant and a carrier.
 20. A method of making a shampoo composition, said method comprising: a) coating a polyacrylate microcapsule with an anionic emulsifier to form an anionic polyacrylate microcapsule; b) combining the anionic polyacrylate microcapsule with a cationic deposition polymer to form a premix; c) adding the premix to a anionic surfactant; d) adding the resulting mixture of step (c) to a detersive composition comprising surfactant and a carrier.
 21. The method of making a shampoo composition of claim 20, wherein the anionic surfactant is selected from the group consisting of alkyl and alkyl ester sulfates, and the water soluble salts of organic, and sulfuric acid reaction products. 